Teresa A Stokes
Charlotte
Summary
Versatile and accomplished professional with a background in legal and behavioral health sectors, including a pivotal role as Magistrate Judge for the State of North Carolina. Excelled in judicial decision-making and conflict resolution, enhancing operational efficiencies and client satisfaction. Skilled in legal research and team leadership, demonstrating a strong work ethic and interpersonal abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Second Chance Services
CHARLOTTE
09.2023 - Current
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to improve efficiency.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Resolved customer service issues in a timely manner while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Maintained budgeting documents for accurate tracking of expenses.
- Created policies and procedures for improved workflow processes.
MAGISTRATE JUDGE
State of North Carolina
CHARLOTTE
04.2023 - Current
- Advised police officers about the proper procedures for making arrests and searches.
- Researched and analyzed laws and statutes to assist in making just decisions.
- Conducted preliminary hearings and determined if there was enough evidence to proceed with a trial or dismiss charges against defendants.
- Supervised hearings to safeguard legal rights of involved individuals.
- Ruled on requests for restraining orders filed by victims of domestic violence or stalking incidents.
- Handled small claims disputes between parties up to a certain dollar amount.
- Determined probable cause for issuing arrest warrants.
- Performed marriage ceremonies according to state laws.
- Ordered mediation sessions between parties involved in a dispute that could not be resolved through negotiation alone.
- Issued search warrants when appropriate criteria were met.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Co-Owner
Wing Heaven Sports Haven, LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Michigan's First Sober Bar
- Created to provide a safe and comfortable space for individuals all to Ted with the disease of addiction to be able to have the socialization arena of life without the temptation of alcohol
- Michigan's First Sober Bar
Mental Health Therapist/ Substance Use Disorder Therapist
Community Mental Health
01.2018 - Current
- Provide substance use/ mental health therapy to men residing within the 40 bed residential program
- I provide, anger management, domestic violence, nurturing fathers
- MRT and M-TREM
Co-Owner
Pinnacle Recovery Services, LLC
Lansing
01.2014 - Current
- Provide safe, sober living space for individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders
Director of Behavioral Health
Child and Family Charities
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided supervision to clinicians for substance use and mental health disorders
- Create programming such as peer groups, family reunification groups, support groups for aggressor and victims
Case Management Supervisor
Wellness INX
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Provided wraparound services for homeless and individuals with substance use disorders
- Connected clients to resources such as social security benefits, food benefits, medical insurance, employment and educational opportunities
Education
Master of Arts - Human and Social Services
Capella University
01.2008
Juris Doctorate -
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
01.2006
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
International College
01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
International College
01.2002
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Finance background
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Creative problem solving
- Diplomatic personality
- Work ethic
- Microsoft Office
- Upper Management
- Criminal Justice
- Group Therapy
- Legal research
- Judicial decision-making
- Case management
- Conflict resolution
- Regulatory compliance
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Employee training
- Budget management
- Public speaking
- Critical thinking
- Document review
Timeline
Director of Operations
Second Chance Services
09.2023 - Current
MAGISTRATE JUDGE
State of North Carolina
04.2023 - Current
Co-Owner
Wing Heaven Sports Haven, LLC
01.2021 - Current
Mental Health Therapist/ Substance Use Disorder Therapist
Community Mental Health
01.2018 - Current
Director of Behavioral Health
Child and Family Charities
01.2018 - 01.2020
Co-Owner
Pinnacle Recovery Services, LLC
01.2014 - Current
Case Management Supervisor
Wellness INX
01.2012 - 01.2018
Master of Arts - Human and Social Services
Capella University
Juris Doctorate -
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
International College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
International College
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